Mediterranean Watermelon Salad

An easy, fresh and super light Mediterranean watermelon salad with cucumbers, creamy feta, loads of fresh herbs, and a zesty honey-lime dressing.

Yield:
6 servings
Category:
Salads and Dressings
Cuisine:
Italian

INGREDIENTS:

  • For the Honey Vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of salt
  • For the salad
  • 1/2 watermelon, peeled, cut into cubes
  • 1 English (or Hot House) cucumber, cubed (about 2 cupful's of cubed cucumbers)
  • 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 15 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, more to your liking

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil and pinch of salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl or serving platter with sides, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
  3. Top the watermelon salad with the honey vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. Top with the feta cheese and serve!

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This recipe can be found online at: lemonzest.ca/Home/Recipes/9464